On a cloudy day,

Far away on a hill

She saw a crowd of old people

Staring at her while singing

Stare, men, stare!

Are you sick

That’s the power of music

She wondered why

They would never ever try

To fathom the secret behind a song?

She pushed her way through the throng

Recalling those fond memories

When she and her lover had the same affinities

For an exceptional melody

The sound was sweeping a foggy past

Their suffering was cast

Like a bird they were flapping

He was her right wing

She was his left

They loved to sing

Excited they were and never felt bereft

Showing their true feeling

Placing their engagement ring

Never ceased to fling

Moments of deep sorrow.

Then on a rainy day,

She wakes up full of energy

She is still romantic

Against all odds she survives

Though his departure is authentic

She wipes her tears

She is not frantic

With worry

To be a strong-willed lady

She strives

On a sunny day,

On a mountain

A young lady approaches her

Whispering in her ear

I am here, darling, I am here

Your mood has to be lifted to the top

Listen to hip-hop

Be happy, be optimistic

Don’t be mystic

Forget about these people and about him

Weird he is and solipsistic

The path to happiness is not too dim.

Sing a song

From now on You will be strong

Sing a song

Use your tongue

Silent you will never remain

Sing again and again

Everything you cherish

Is never hard to obtain

By Dr. Anissa Sboui

From: Tunisia